Sivasubramanian Sundaresan
Austin,TX
Summary
Software Development Engineer specializing in distributed systems, quality assurance, test automation, and DevOps. Proven ability to design and implement customer integration solutions, optimize operational workflows and improve data accuracy. Dedicated to driving operational efficiency and enhancing system performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ORMB Developer
RIA Advisory
Remote
05.2023 - Current
- Led the design and delivery of customer integration solutions, leveraging Python and Workato to optimize operational workflows and enhance data accuracy, resulting in measurable improvements in system reliability and process automation.
- Directed data migration initiatives by defining functional requirements and collaborating with engineering teams using Pandas (for data manipulation), GraphQL (for efficient data querying), and custom data types-achieving a 30% reduction in integration time and a 20% increase in data accuracy.
- Oversaw the successful integration of Oracle Revenue Management and Billing (ORMB) solutions, ensuring compatibility with enterprise billing systems and supporting future scalability through robust functional and technical alignment.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between engineering, QA, and data teams to streamline integration workflows, reduce system friction, and improve team velocity-demonstrating strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Staff Software Engineer
Netskope
Remote
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Directed the end-to-end delivery of real-time monitoring systems for distributed environments, aligning engineering, DevOps, and product teams around a unified roadmap. Leveraged Python, Dash, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm3 to cut issue resolution times by 50% and significantly improve system reliability.
- Led the integration of scalable performance testing frameworks (Gatling, Locust, JMeter), coordinating efforts across QA and development to establish robust validation pipelines for high-throughput, low-latency systems.
- Defined technical requirements and prioritized the development of internal deployment tooling, utilizing Python, Kubernetes Open APIs, VMware, and Web APIs to automate workflows and accelerate release cycles.
- Managed cross-team collaboration to streamline CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment-related incidents and improving time-to-market for distributed microservices-demonstrating strong delivery management and systems thinking.
Senior Principal Software Quality Engineer
Dell Secureworks
Remote
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Designed a scalable Enterprise Search framework using WebSockets, Apache Pulsar, and GraphQL, aligning cross-functional engineering efforts.
- Led cloud migration initiatives, building Azure and AWS-based data collectors with CloudFormation, launching a new product line and driving revenue growth. Played the role of an PM rotator, in the initial stages of the product.
- Mentored QA engineers, strengthening automation practices and ensuring high-quality releases through effective leadership.
Staff Automation Engineer
Blackberry Cylance
Austin, Texas
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed automated functional testing systems for Threat Defense & Advanced Threat Protection products across multiple platforms, reducing delivery time by over 60%.
- Collaborated on CI-integrated performance testing systems, optimizing performance benchmarks with Python's Locust framework and NewRelic.
- Directed quality engineering initiatives, designing test frameworks, establishing CI quality gates, and enhancing testability across UI and API-based scenarios.
Software Developer in Test - IV
Rackspace Hosting Inc.
Austin, Texas
06.2012 - 10.2017
- Transformed quality engineering initiatives by developing the QE metrics platform, providing insights into product health, test coverage, and bug trends.
- Led on-site and offshore QE teams, optimizing SDLC and Agile methodologies, and implementing robust testing strategies.
- Engineered test automation and CI/CD pipelines for Rackspace's Notification System, driving improvements in testing processes for scalability and reliability.
Software Developer
Overstock.com
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed marketing email campaigns using SOAP-based Java web application, improving functionality of eCommerce platform's customer email module.
- Implemented test strategy based on page object paradigm with WebDriver and JUnit, increasing reusability and efficiency of test scenarios in email campaign management.
Education
M.S. - Computer Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2010
B.E. - Computer Science
Anna University
India01-2008
Skills
- ORMB framework
- System architecture
- Distributed Systems
- Agentic AI
- Generative AI
- LLM
- LangChain & LangGraph
- InfoSec
- Cloud computing
- Container orchestration
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Java
- Javascript
- Typescript
- Go
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- PostgreSQL
- NoSQL databases
- Jenkins
- Continuous integration
- Infrastructure automation
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Chef
- Configuration management
- Database management
- In-memory caching
- Application monitoring
- Monitoring solutions
- Data processing
- Web frameworks
- Service-oriented architecture
- Behavior-driven development
- Test automation
- End-to-end testing
- Playwright
- Cypress
- LangGraph
- Selenium Grid
- PyTest
- JUnit
- Performance testing
- Load testing tools
- Browser automation
- Git
- Software development
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous learning
Personal Information
Work Permit: H-1B visa with approved I-140 petition for Green Card
Timeline
ORMB Developer
RIA Advisory
05.2023 - Current
Staff Software Engineer
Netskope
06.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Principal Software Quality Engineer
Dell Secureworks
10.2019 - 05.2021
Staff Automation Engineer
Blackberry Cylance
10.2017 - 10.2019
Software Developer in Test - IV
Rackspace Hosting Inc.
06.2012 - 10.2017
Software Developer
Overstock.com
02.2011 - 06.2012
M.S. - Computer Science
Arizona State University
B.E. - Computer Science
Anna University